heavens

/ˈhɛvənz/noun
High School
1

The distant sky of the sun, moon, and stars.

2

plural of heaven: the abode of God or the gods; the abode of the blessed departed.

3

plural of heaven: the near sky of the weather, etc.

4

plural of heaven the will of God or the gods, Providence.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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